Senior Stage Systems Engineer - Space Launch

Blue Origin LLC; United States; On-site; USD 145,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off (PTO)

Company holidays

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC seeks an experienced Senior Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer to lead stage integration efforts for the New Glenn program. You will drive design reviews, CONOPS, and interface management across propulsion and mechanical subsystems with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes real-time test support, analysis of test data, and implementing design improvements to meet safety and reliability requirements for spaceflight hardware. WA-based region experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 10+ years of aerospace fluid or mechanical systems design experience (Senior Career).
• Experience in 3D CAD programs (Creo preferred).
• Experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools to analyze pressurized systems and secondary structures (ANSYS preferred).
• Proficiency in crafting engineering drawings with GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
• Proven understanding of fluid components such as valves, tubing, and pressurized hardware.
• Solid understanding of fabrication, integration processes, and quality control techniques relevant to tubes, machined components, and welded hardware.
• Solid understanding of propulsion systems.

Responsibilities

• Support hardware design reviews and technical assessments.
• Develop and maintain CONOPS documentation.
• Author operations documents that define product testing requirements, operations lifecycle, maintenance requirements, and critical interfaces.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and operations teams to ensure seamless system integration.
• Develop comprehensive test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria for Stage 1 mechanical subsystems.
• Provide real-time on-console support for integrated tests, launch and recovery operations.
• Analyze test data and provide actionable recommendations for design improvements.
• Support failure analysis and corrective action implementation.

Skills

Aerospace experience

Mechanical design

Systems integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

Creo

ANSYS

GD&T ASME Y14.5

3D CAD

Job description

Blue Origin LLC seeks an experienced Senior Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer to lead stage integration efforts for the New Glenn program. You will drive design reviews, CONOPS, and interface management across propulsion and mechanical subsystems with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes real-time test support, analysis of test data, and implementing design improvements to meet safety and reliability requirements for spaceflight hardware. WA-based region experience preferred.